Book details

  • Genre:education
  • Sub-genre:Reference
  • Language:English
  • Pages:191
  • eBook ISBN:9781772775006

African Folklore

The Story Grandma Told Me

By Patricia Itohan Aina Ph.D

Overview


"Have you ever thought of exploring or understanding the diversity of cultures? If yes. Then this is the book for you." The book is about growing up in a typical African traditional setting. Insight is thrown into the cultural dictates that made the typical African child. The ways of transfer of a sense of conduct which influenced the lifestyle, and provided a way of response to life situations. This teaching is shown through the stories, cultural practices, cultural beliefs, taboos, and myths shared by a desperate grandmother with her young grandchild.
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Description


"Have you ever thought of exploring or understanding the diversity of cultures? If yes. Then this is the book for you." The book is about growing up in a typical African traditional setting. Insight is thrown into the cultural dictates that made the typical African child. The ways of transfer of a sense of conduct which influenced the lifestyle, and provided a way of response to life situations. This teaching is shown through the stories, cultural practices, cultural beliefs, taboos, and myths shared by a desperate grandmother with her young grandchild.
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About The Author


Patricia Itohan Aina has a wealth of experience writing for both the young and older readers having authored several books and research papers. Her wealth of experience also extends to working as a classroom teacher and as an administrator in higher institutions. Her desire is to impart her readers with teachings that will enrich their lives regardless of their ages, culture, beliefs or life situations
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